Microbiology Lab Technician

Actalent; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician in Chanhassen, MN, to perform microbial testing for product quality and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes environmental and product testing, rigorous documentation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced lab.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite in Chanhassen. You will log results, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with Quality Control, Engineering, and Production to ensure timely completion of testing and accurate data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field preferred.
• 3 months to 3 years of microbiology or laboratory experience.
• Hands-on microbiology techniques including microbial limit testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial limit tests on diverse samples to meet internal and external standards.
• Log observations and results according to lab protocols.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments to ensure reliable measurements.
• Contribute to root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Revise SOPs and workflows to reflect current practices and improvements.
• Design new microbiological testing protocols as needed.
• Maintain compliant records for audits and regulatory expectations.
• Follow industry best practices for aseptic technique and documentation.
• Work independently in a small team with daily testing schedules.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Environmental monitoring

Aseptic technique

Data recording

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Microbiology Lab Technician plays a key role in performing microbiological testing to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. This position focuses on environmental and product testing, documentation integrity, and continuous improvement of laboratory procedures in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial limit tests on a variety of sample types, including environmental samples, raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, to ensure they meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Accurately log observations, test results, and conclusions in accordance with established laboratory protocols and quality frameworks.
• Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of laboratory instruments to ensure reliable and consistent measurements.
• Participate in root cause analysis for contamination events or quality deviations and assist in developing and implementing practical corrective actions.
• Revise existing procedural documents, standard operating procedures, and workflow instructions to reflect current practices and process improvements.
• Design and introduce new microbiological testing protocols as needed to support evolving product lines, regulatory expectations, and customer requirements.
• Maintain detailed, organized, and compliant records to meet internal audit standards and external regulatory expectations.
• Follow industry-aligned practices for manufacturing, laboratory operations, aseptic technique, and documentation integrity.
• Work independently in a small laboratory team, managing daily testing schedules and priorities while ensuring timely completion of assigned work.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Quality Control, Compounding, Engineering, and Production to coordinate sampling, share test results, and support overall product quality.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred.
• 3 months 3 years of experience in microbiology or laboratory work in sectors, research or internships.
• Hands-on experience or academic training in microbiology techniques, including microbial limit testing.
• Proficiency in working within a laboratory environment, including safe handling of samples and use of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring practices within a production or laboratory setting.
• Ability to perform and maintain aseptic technique during sampling and testing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate data recording, analysis, and documentation.
• Effective time management skills to handle testing workloads and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working independently in a small team setting while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chanhassen, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chanhassen, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chanhassen,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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